Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pottsville, Pennsylvania is 21.4% cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $16,508 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pottsville, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Pottsville
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Pottsville, PA
Compared to Reading, Pottsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower